Malaria - It Only Takes One BIte

Essential travel health advice can be accessed right up to the time of travel - it's never too late to seek advice, even if you are a last minute traveler. Malaria is preventable but can be fatal if left untreated. It only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to contract malaria. You may not know you have malaria as symptoms can take weeks or months to appear and include: fever, chills, joint pain, weakness, muscle aches, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. There are a number of antimalarials availabe, speak to your doctor for up to date advice.